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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,257.13, 969,107.94 and 379,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,257.13, 969,107.94 and 379,960.16 is: 524,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,257.13 : 969,107.94 = 379,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,257.13/969,107.94 = 379,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,257.13x = 969,107.94 × 379,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,257.13x = 368,222,403,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,222,403,094.13/702,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,341.28

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